“Rare,” “special-order,” “one owner,” “low miles,” and “original” are terms often used to describe expensive vintage muscle cars. But you seldom see them used together to identify the same automobile. That’s the case with this Starlight Black 1972 Pontiac… more»
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May 17, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»
May 17, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»
May 13, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Test Miles Only: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Describing a classic as perfect is a dangerous strategy. Experience shows that if a vehicle is scrutinized, tiny flaws and defects will emerge. However, when a car has only covered a few test miles since undergoing a meticulous restoration,… more»
May 12, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Church Driven: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
“One elderly owner. Only driven to church on Sundays.” How often have we seen classics listed with those attributes? Such claims must be taken at face value, but the remarkable condition of this 1970 Pontiac Catalina makes them appear… more»
May 11, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored Since 1997! 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Two years after the last 455 Trans Am in 1976, Pontiac offered a stout W72 400, and this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Enid, Oklahoma packs a claimed W72 and more. The faded red classic was stored since 1997,… more»
May 9, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Expresso Brown: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 model year was a good one for Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO (unofficially “Gas, Tires, and Oil?”). More than 79,000 of them rolled off assembly lines, so they’re not exactly rare today. But ones painted in Expresso… more»
May 9, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mile WS6: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula
By 1999, the Pontiac Firebird was nearing the end of its life cycle, with the model hitting the end of the road after the 2002 run. This was one of the GM offerings that saddened me the most when… more»
May 5, 2025 • For Sale • 40 Comments
44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»
May 5, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Sunbird Safari
GM’s economy car lineup has historically been one of the less-than-stellar product lines it has offered, despite the fact that the cheaper rides offered by the company’s divisions are often what brought customers in the door. The Chevrolet Cavalier… more»
May 3, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stretch Limo Déjà Vu: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was one of the most popular cars in the late 1970s thanks to the visibility of the automobile in the 1977 Burt Reynolds/Jackie Gleason “good ole boys” flick, Smokey and the Bandit. Someone decided this… more»
May 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
When Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year, it followed what has become regarded as the traditional path that made the pony cars from this era such a resounding success. Buyers could spend the bare minimum on… more»
May 2, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rusty Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 model year may have been the pinnacle for muscle car sales. As 1970 arrived, demand was cooling thanks to market saturation and rising insurance premiums. The leader of the pack, Pontiac’s GTO, was already feeling the pinch,… more»
Apr 29, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Unrestored Survivor? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had passed since the badge first graced a Firebird, and the company celebrated by releasing a 10th Anniversary Edition. It featured unique… more»
Apr 29, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Purchasing a classic car sometimes involves compromise, especially if the two driving factors behind the search are performance and comfort. Muscle cars are typically hard-edged vehicles, and this 1967 Pontiac GTO is no exception. However, the first owner ordered… more»
Apr 28, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO is more than just a pretty face. It has survived for over five decades without suffering significant rust issues or being burdened with aftermarket additions. This classic muscle car also retains its numbers-matching mechanical components,… more»